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HAND WASHING Did you know that Oregon requires a handwashing sign to be posted in the restroom that your clients use? Here are four options that you can print for posting on your walls.. |
The
Oregon Massage
Therapists Association
OMTA is an alternative grass-roots professional organization. We are a diverse, eclectic membership, dedicated to a collaborative, consensus process. We support creative new ideas and flexibility. We have a local Oregon identity, are self-authorized, and self-created.
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CONTINUING EDUCATION UNIVERSITY Your Executive Committee has voted to create OMTA's own education wing. Instead of planning for one expensive conference each year at Breitenbush, OMTA will be offering Continuing Education around the northwest on a monthly basis. OMTA's next event will be held on February 28, 2010, at the Massage Connection School of Natural Healing in Tacoma, Washington. Click here to see the classes being offered. |
We have faith that the OMTA process does work: we continually try to go beyond polarities to trust in the underlying unity. We dialogue in diversity, value compassion and respect, and accept our humanness, our vulnerability and our judgments. We are committed to working through our group process, appreciate feedback, and are aware of boundaries.
- We offer affordable dues: Only $40 per year, $20 for pre-licensure massage students.
- We publish Touchstone, a professional journal.
- We will list your business on this OMTA website in our Massage Finder.
- Attend OMTA's workshops and Annual Conference at special member rates.
- Network with other state & national massage organizations, the Oregon Board of Massage Therapy, massage schools throughout the state, other LMTs and other bodyworkers.
- Current individual members earn a $5 referral award for each new membership paid in full.
- Receive a $50 membership discount with Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP) which includes professional liability insurance, Massage and Bodywork Magazine, and various business tools.
Support your alternative grass-roots professional organization. Join
today! So why are you waiting? Contact OMTA Membership,
or click here to begin our application process.
Have questions about licensing, insurance or anything else related to massage? Try our Frequently Asked Questions page.
OMTA sponsors meetings, events, classes, lectures and demostrations around the state. Check the Area Representatives page to view events in your area.
We have lots of new additions to our Lending Library, and it is free to members!
We are an all-volunteer organization. Want to help? Contact either our President, Robert Bike, or our Volunteer Coordinator, Emden Griffin.
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Annual
OMTA Elections The By-Laws changes were voted in by the membership. Heather Bennouri was re-elected as OMTA's Membership Coordinator, and Joni Kutner was elected Secretary. We had no nominations for Treasurer, so Kami Manselle stepped up. Your Executive Committee reviewed her qualifications and voted Kami as our new Treasurer. Also, since our Vice President resigned in September, we've been looking for someone to run elections and coordinate the Annual Conference. Carol Duncan, our State Area Coordinator, resigned her position to take on the Vice President duties. Emden Griffin, our Volunteer Coodinator, has also volunteered to take on the duties of State Area Coordinator. Neva Winters was elected our new Area Coordinator for Hillsboro. Mary Kirkpatrick, a former OMTA Treasurer, has joined us to Chair the Membership Drive subcommittee. We still have several
appointed positions available including Webmaster and Area Representatives. Benefits for Executive Committee members include continuing education credit, networking opportunities, and free or discounted conference tuition. |
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Governor Proposes Suspending Massage Board While we still don't know all the consequences of what suspension may mean, it's likely that the massage laws will remain in effect, while our ability to renew our licenses will go away with the OBMT. And as
we learned from Watergate, follow the money. The Governor gave
money as the reason for suspending our board. Yet, our board is
semi-independent and costs the taxpayers nothing. Who would benefit
from suspending the board? Not LMTs. We likely will lose our profession.
The benefits go to the unlicensed practitioners, and those who
promote illegal activities. More Info, Letters & Related Links
The Oregon Massage Therapists Association (OMTA), a professional association of licensed massage therapists in Oregon, supports the Oregon Board of Massage Therapists (OBMT) in its current semi-independent structure. The OBMT has made positive changes that protect both the public and its licensees and serves a critical role in keeping massage therapy a safe and respected profession. The State of Oregon
has been a leader in eliminating unsafe and unethical practices
in the field of massage and has been a role model for legislation,
policy, and procedures for other states throughout the country. Keeping the OBMT in its self-funded, self-sufficient format ensures quality regulation and job security for the 6000 Licensed Massage Therapists currently practicing. |
OMTA is a 501(c)(6) Non-Profit Corporation. According to the IRS,
contributions are not deductible as charitable contributions on the
donor's federal income tax return. They may be deductible as trade or
business expenses if ordinary and necessary in the conduct of the taxpayer's
business. Contact your tax consultant if this affects you.